The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1887-10-08
GOODNESS 5 MEANNESS.
By NJ AIRY CRANMER.
CHAPTER ~.
THE YOUNG AUTHORIZES.
A STORY FOR GIRLS

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Belle called at her uncle's with !, bright
smile upon her beautiful face. Juds-
ing from external appearances, she
seemed TO have forgotten all abou, the
''unPiaaSantness" which had disturbed
the happy relations that had existed
previously to that woiul day on which
Eciie had learned the supposed con.
tents of that 'sab0minable will" She
was now radiant and talked with he,
uncle As though she thought him tho
kinucst and best man that ever lived
in the world. The Old man looked al
her in surprise, mingled with a certain
degree of suspicion. lie could not bu,
suspect that all this unusual cheerful
ness was only the prelude to demand
ing Il favor that would put his gcncr-
"siiy To the test. He was not to be
kept in suspense long for after a little,
when he seemed to be in the frame of
mind that Belle thought would do, she
said: .:
"tncie Joe, don't you remember, not
long since, you advised me to try to
help MYSELF"
eyes l believe l did give you such
advice; and il l did not, l ought to
have done sO,' hn said.
''Wcli, l am going 10 make an effort
To follow your good advice; but l will
he compelled TO have a little assistance
have chosen my calling; but tue very
first step will require small outlay OF
tnoney. After that, there will be no
difficulty, and will never have to call
on you again' Belle looked dignifieu
"Fur your sake, chiiu, | hope ii may
be ST.. Pm glad to see yOu have some
h.,lv tn
independent, it is certainly the best
thing can 90 for you. But let us hear
what you intend to do.''
"Nou know, Uncle, that l have some
talents, and have acquired a good edu-
cation, if l do say it myself. Ii has
occurred t. inc that l can put my tai
eutl to some use,'' she said coiui,la-
Gently.
"Irs, that is a good idea, il it is only
pr"ctic.blo," replied Uncle Joe thought
fully.
81 think il is feasible, Uncie, and if
it succeeds, my fortune is made ut
oncr. | will, in a short time, be rich'
Belle looked radiant.
"lt would bea great pity" remarked
Uncle Jcc drily, "that you should be
kept cut of fortune for the lack of Il
small amount of money. But let me
know the nature of yuur speculation
before l say more"
"W.ll !hcn,' sale: Belle with dig
nifty, 81 am writing a novel, which, in
my opinion, is y mcritous piece of lit
cratnrc, ana will be Il success. I conf.
deutiy helicvc it viii! bring me both
wealth and fame and it will also bring
you into notice, for i intend TO write
dedication that shall praise your gcncr-
osity, Inagnanimity and other noble
traits of character. 1t viii make you
feel proud Of your niece" she added
with Il laugh.
The Old man interrupted Bellies
rhapsolic sclt-eNaltatiou with All out
burst Of laughter that made the young
lady pause, and gaze scarchingly and
inIuiringly at him. She was aston
iShcH.
.What is the matter, Uncic"' asked
Belle, turning rcd i'll the face with
sheer vrXatiop. "What is it that is SO
funny: l thought you would heartily
approve my plan, and manifest Il dis,
position t. encourage me in it. Hou
advised ,uc To help myself, and l am
trying 10 obey you, l am sure. l did
not expect you to make sport Of me"
"Bcllr." said Uncle Joe, check ing his
risib1lity. uha, is a perfect wild goose
chase"
"Why j, il, Uncle: do not see il in
that way.'
"No; like other self confident scrih-
blers, you have not a doubt Of success.
Did you ever read D'IsraeIi's sCaiumi-
ties and Quarrcls Of Auihors'??'
"No, sir; l don't believe | ever did.
why do you ask ~
'.Well get tits in my library--and
read it--ana l think your dream Of
wealth and honor will be Iispellci.
Not one in II thousand ever succeeds.
1t is the poorest and most hazardous
vocation you could possibly select. II
you had proposed to so into the miIi>
merry business, | should have thought
much better of it,
81, millincr ~ cNcl,imcd Belle,
Strengthening up.
go, pride pride prid"'' cried tn-
Gle Joe with Il snefr.
ono, Uncle, not pride. Dnn't YOU
want me to have no higher ambition
thnn that? Why not i've an authorcss
if can? You're bound tn admit that
be frightened from the pursuit Of liter
ature by the fact that some fail, we
would have no authors at all. How do
you know but | may he one Of the
thousand that may win succCss: Sup
pose George Elliot had never taken up
tho ,,np hnaausp Sprr,p >yrifprl f3 IL ~